The Best French Riviera Beachfront Hotels

recommended seafront hotels with sea views, on or close to the beach


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nestled into the rock face of the Colline du Château, perched above the sea, a boutique hotel with elegant rooms, sunny colours and views

Le Bailli de Suffren

Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer

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the elegant rooms face the sea at this hotel with three restaurants and a private beach, in an idyllic location on a beautiful bay west of St-Tropez

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enjoy contemporary rooms paying homage to the artist Jean Cocteau and top class facilities, at this chic but friendly hotel on the beachfront

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an opulent restored 19th century hotel with a gourmet restaurant, direct access to the beach and some rooftop rooms with a terrace and Jacuzzi

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a fabulous hotel in lush gardens with a lagoon pool with hot tubs and waterfalls, in a scenic setting against a backdrop of mountains and coast

La Pinède Plage

La Croix-Valmer

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a hotel in a prime location on sandy Gigaro Beach offers sea views from the stylish rooms, the relaxing pools and the restaurant terrace

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famed for its location on the Promenade des Anglais, this hotel has been renovated to add glamorous chic and a rooftop pool and restaurant

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in the marina at Port Santa Lucia, a comfortable hotel with well-appointed rooms, most with a balcony, a relaxing pool area and a gym

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prestigious, water's edge hotel offers a choice of eating and drinking venues, some on the rooftop, a shopping mall and relaxing spa facilities

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sleek, modern hotel directly on the seafront, well-located for Nice Airport and Cap 3000 shopping centre; rooms are smart and well-equipped

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a contemporary hotel with a wealth of facilities, it has it's own private beach, two custom-designed pools and luxurious bedrooms and suites

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a strikingly designed hotel, at the heart of a private coastal resort, has calming, sea view bedrooms, 2 restaurants and relaxing facilities

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at this Belle Époque era hotel on the Promenade des Anglais, marvel at the grand interior, and enjoy elegant rooms and luxurious facilities

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contemporary hotel, with a Promenade des Anglais address, offers a rooftop pool, terrace and restaurant, and across the road a private beach

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a contemporary hotel, on the border with Monaco near the Stade Louis II, offers a luxurious base to explore Monte Carlo and the Côte d'Azur

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a luxurious hotel by the sea with direct access to its private beach, and spacious, elegant rooms, most with a private terrace for sea views

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savour the glamorous atmosphere of Antibes at this classic Riviera seafront hotel; many of the rooms and apartments have fine sea views

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swish, contemporary, seaside hotel featuring spacious, tastefully decorated bedrooms, most with views of the waters of Toulon Harbour

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in a super holiday location on the sandy beach at Fréjus, a hotel with access to water sports, a large pool and a range of pampering facilities